Zwickau ready for Simson meetings: Police are increasingly presence against extremism!

Zwickau ready for Simson meetings: Police are increasingly presence against extremism!

Zwickau, Deutschland - In Zwickau, the upcoming Simson meeting ensures increased security interest. On July 17, 2025, the city of Zwickau issued a comprehensive security notice to prevent possible riots. This decision includes a security concept of the organizer, whereby the Zwickau police department is available to advise. As reports MDR, the police presence is significantly strengthened by uniformed forces, civil police officers and communication teams on the event site. In addition, personnel will be deployed by the Saxon riot police and other Free State departments.

Especially around the arrival and departure of the participants, especially on Reichenbacher Strasse, increased controls are expected. The police also warn of possible traffic disruptions. The background of these measures is alarming: As early as the Simson meeting in 2022, there were numerous crimes, including the breach of the peace and tried dangerous bodily harm. The investigation also revealed a handling of anti -constitutional symbolism, including right -wing extremist stickers and xenophobic slogans.

right -wing extremism as a challenge

right -wing extremism is considered the greatest extremist threat in Germany. The [Constitutional Protection Report 2022] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/rechtsextremism/infopool-rechtsextremism/542863/RechtsExtremism-als-herse-fuer- Sicherheitenhehren/) shows that this extremism is very challenging both society and the security authorities. The police are required to take repressive and preventive measures to combat right -wing extremism. The classification of extremist crimes plays a central role as politically motivated crime (PMK).

The security authorities in Germany therefore deal with the challenges of right -wing extremism in many ways. For example, the police state security documents relevant information about suspects, while the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) coordinates information about dangers. In order to reduce the dangers, the authorities must also be vigilant within their own ranks, because there are signs that right -wing extremists can also be common among police officers.

prevention measures in focus

The control of right -wing extremism also includes preventive approaches. The BKA carries out several research projects to develop effective measures against extremism. Projects such as "Control Internet Propaganda (KIP)" aim to develop and test prevention and intervention instruments for risk groups. These projects are a combination of technical monitoring and social pedagogical approaches that focus on working with endangered young people. The research projects of the BKA show that the focus is also on strengthening media literacy and political education in the fight against extremist ideas.

Due to the comprehensive measures and the cooperation of various institutions, the hope is great that both the upcoming meeting in Zwickau and future events can be more secure. It remains to be seen which specific steps are ultimately taken to effectively counter the challenges of right -wing extremism.